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People start 40% of B.C.'s wildfires. Please, be responsible with campfires this summer. Check current fire bans and restrictions at www.bcwildfire.ca. | BC Wildfire Service

Fall may be just around the corner, but wildfire safety is still in season. So before you consider sparking up that end of season campfire, be sure to check if it’s allowed! Many wildfire prohibitions and restrictions are still in place, so here’s where to look before you head out: 📱BC Wildfire Service mobile app: -Click the Fire Ban feature along the top of the Map screen which gives a visual representation of where bans apply (https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map) -Click Dashboard and

Wildfire burns near homes in Squamish

BC Wildfire Service Deputy Operations Chief, Dan Houser explains some of the challenges crews are facing on the Battleship Mountain wildfire (G72150), and Emergency Operation’s Centre Director, Bob Norton provides a brief update from the Emergency Operations Centre in Hudson’s Hope to residents in the area. For more information please visit the Battleship Mountain Wildfire of Note page: http://ow.ly/1iWY50KGcXA | BC Wildfire Service

UPDATE - The B.C. Wildfire Service has revised an earlier estimate and now believes the fire has burned 56 hectares and is headed towards the Beatton River. For updates on this story, head to Energeticcity ca UPDATE As of 6:15 PM on May 1st: BC Wildfire services currently have 2 helicopters and an airtanker helping with suppression efforts. According to Drive BC, Rose Prairie Road has reopened but traffic Control Personnel are still on the scene; and Cecil Lake Road has been completely closed, w